{"product_id":"erma-di-doriforo-busto-in-bronzo","title":"Herm of Doriforo - Bronze Bust 57 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiscover the magnificent \u003cstrong\u003eHerm of Doryphoros\u003c\/strong\u003e, a high-quality bronze bust that captures the essence of classical art. This statue is a faithful reproduction of the famous \u003cstrong\u003eDoryphoros of Polykleitos\u003c\/strong\u003e, of which it maintains the details and elegance. It was discovered in\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePompeii\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1797, inside the Palestra Sannitica: seat of the nereiia, an institution responsible for the physical and intellectual training of young people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: bronze, lost wax casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e: black \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 57 cm\u0026nbsp;(22.44 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 Kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDoryphoros\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most important works of Polykleitos, a master sculptor of ancient Greece. The work was created in the period in which the artist was active in the Peloponnese and depicts a \u003cstrong\u003eyoung athlete in a dynamic position\u003c\/strong\u003e, probably\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAchilles\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003ewith the spear. To create it, Polycletus proceeded with a series of measurements of young people until he found a mathematical module that linked the various anatomical parts. In this way he created a work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e symbol of \u003cstrong\u003ebalance and physical perfection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your \u003cstrong\u003ebronze bust\u003c\/strong\u003e always shining, it is advisable to clean it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39337221161063,"sku":"","price":5746.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/products\/Herm-of-Doryphorus-bronze-bust-Frontview-Museumshop_jpg.jpg?v=1649068282","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.co.uk\/products\/erma-di-doriforo-busto-in-bronzo","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}